RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ Intersport Fischer has been named Austria’s “Sports Retailer of the Year” at the Victor Awards, honoring excellence in the country’s sports business sector
+++ Napapijri has opened a new concept store on Paris’ Rue Étienne Marcel, in the 2nd arrondissement, designed by Milanese architecture studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners in collaboration with Superspatial
+++ UK-based Runderwear, specializing in technical underwear, bras, socks and base layers, has expanded its retail presence in the US through a partnership with Running Warehouse +++
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ Eastpak has appointed Marie Gras, previously a Decathlon executive, as Vice President, Global Brand +++
E-COMMERCE & DTC
+++ Shopify merchants generated a record $6.2 billion in global Black Friday 2025 sales, up 25% year-over-year, with over 30 million shoppers and peak sales of $5.1 million per minute
+++ OpenAI has introduced a new shopping research tool in ChatGPT that helps users compare products and make purchases, further advancing the platform’s evolution into an integrated e-commerce hub +++
CSR & SUSTAINABILITY
+++ “Born To Trail” is a newly launched free online course for trail runners, created by Italian mountain runner Alex Baldaccini in partnership with the ForMe Medical Center in Curno (Bergamo), supported by RedElk, Named Sport and Altra Running +++
CORPORATE AND M&A
+++ Gildan Activewear has completed its acquisition of HanesBrands, aiming to double its scale and achieve $200 million in cost synergies
+++ RevolutionRace canceled 3.84 million repurchased shares and registered 26,750 new warrant‑based shares, bringing its total to 105,782,200 outstanding shares +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Woolmark has launched a collaborative campaign with India’s leading luxury e-commerce platforms, Ajio Luxe and Tata CLiQ Luxury, to showcase Merino wool’s advanced performance capabilities and high-tech functionality”
+++ Asics is launching @asicstrail, its new Instagram profile dedicated to trail running
+++ Casio has released its new G-Shock G-Steel “Modern Industrial” series, a four-model, metal-clad collection featuring precision-textured bezels and minimalist industrial design +++
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
+++ Overland Expo SoCal 2026 in Costa Mesa, California on March 14-15, the consumer expo for overlanding and outdoor adventure, will feature a new Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion that complements vehicle-based adventure, including camping gear, paddlesports, surf, mountain biking, hiking and more +++
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